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by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: Bollocks to Brexit
Replies: 1252
Views: 254119

Re: Bollocks to Brexit

LowlifeDes wrote:
4 years ago
There is a program about the river Thames presented by Tony Robinson.
That would make me question my will to live for no longer than the duration of the programme.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: Bollocks to Brexit
Replies: 1252
Views: 254119

Re: Bollocks to Brexit

Dunckel wrote:
4 years ago
Happy to see the back of Raab, I will miss the debate tonight as I am out, but I predict that everyone will round on Boris and he will get very slippery and slightly flustered.
I'm trying to think of things I would enjoy less than watching that shower of bastards.

Nope.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: TINGE to CHANGE
Replies: 114
Views: 35751

Re: TINGE to CHANGE

It's a long time since I came to realize that your visceral loathing has precluded the possibility of any rational conversation... as evidenced again by your diversion of this topic.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: TINGE to CHANGE
Replies: 114
Views: 35751

Re: TINGE to CHANGE

It is the price you pay for aspiring to have values, you will always fail somewhere and provide ammunition for portrayal as a hypocrite. If, on the other hand, you have no values beyond greed and self-promotion, you can shrug off each and every example of your abhorrent behaviour. Which of those is...
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: TINGE to CHANGE
Replies: 114
Views: 35751

Re: TINGE to CHANGE

2017: "I could never ever countenance suggesting voters support Liberal Democrat candidates" 2019: "I am convinced the Liberal Democrats, as the spearhead of a broader progressive movement in civil society, offer the best chance to improve the lives of those I represent as well as countless other ci...
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: Cycling
Topic: Raising the limit for speeds of electric bikes
Replies: 11
Views: 3573

Re: Raising the limit for speeds of electric bikes

Rutabaga wrote:
4 years ago
But you don't need to make any input at all to a moped? You have to pedal an ebike.
I've ridden an e-bike that did not require me to pedal.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: Cycling
Topic: Raising the limit for speeds of electric bikes
Replies: 11
Views: 3573

Re: Raising the limit for speeds of electric bikes

Generally, we look for a reason to make a change in the law, so I would ask what problems are solved by raising the limit? The current limit is at the upper end of typical cycling speeds, which instinctively feels about right. I do have concerns about introducing a higher speed differential on the (...
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: TINGE to CHANGE
Replies: 114
Views: 35751

Re: TINGE to CHANGE

LowlifeDes wrote:
4 years ago
Assuming that the Lib Dems want them.
They can't afford to be fussy. Still, it does seem apposite: politicians who reneged on their promises to their constituents, find a home in a party that reneged on its promises to the whole country.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: TINGE to CHANGE
Replies: 114
Views: 35751

Re: TINGE to CHANGE

It appears that some of the Tingers have accepted the bleeding obvious: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... a-lib-dems
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: Natter
Topic: Are PAWN and PORN homophones in your accent?
Replies: 14
Views: 6976

Re: Are PAWN and PORN homophones in your accent?

Rocky wrote:
4 years ago
Six, sex, sucks
NZ? On a ferry from the south to north island, the captain invited us to "dick tin". Apparently, you could see dolphins from there.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: General
Topic: TINGE to CHANGE
Replies: 114
Views: 35751

Re: TINGE to CHANGE

How did everyone get on? Contrary to Iris's predictions, we retained our Green MEP and they gained seats elsewhere.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: Cycling
Topic: Broken Barrel Adjuster Screw
Replies: 11
Views: 3232

Re: Broken Barrel Adjuster Screw

I recently changed the Spyres for r7000 stis and Hope RX4 calipers. About one million times better but cost a fortune. I have the complete set of Spyres so shout if you need anything.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: Natter
Topic: Meanwhile...
Replies: 2424
Views: 504461

Re: Meanwhile...

Dunckel wrote:
4 years ago
I'm not sure I would call a full day at a coil winding exhibition fun, but I really get Berlin
I'm glad you made it before summer.
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: Cycling
Topic: Your Ride Today
Replies: 186
Views: 79154

Re: Your Ride Today

Joan wrote:
4 years ago
That's not quite LWL/Severn Across. Was it an event or just a - ahem - pootle?

Edit: Well done, obviously!
Cheers! It was the Paddington Express audax, a new event. I didn't enjoy my commute yesterday...
by ransos
4 years ago
Forum: Cycling
Topic: Your Ride Today
Replies: 186
Views: 79154

Re: Your Ride Today

I did *quite* a long ride over the weekend...